Map:
Site Status:
This site is Open
Location Info:
| Grid Reference | :: | NT 554328 |
| OS Landranger | :: | 73; Peebles, Galashiels and Selkirk |
| Latitude | :: | 55.58720 |
| Longitude | :: | -2.70790 |
| WhatThreeWords | :: | documents.tops.drones |
Wind
| Direction | :: | NW -NNE 0-040deg |
| Best Direction | :: | N |
Height
| ASL | :: | 1326ft, 404m |
| Top to Bottom | :: | 802ft, 244m |
Road Access
In Melrose town centre turn left at the town square on the B6359, follow the road uphill until you reach the golf course. Turn left onto the access road to the club house and Dingleton Mains.
Parking:
GridReference : NT546333
WhatThreeWords : jungle.fears.hardback
Park on track above Melrose Golf Club.
Take-Off:
WhatThreeWords : documents.tops.drones
Approach take off via clearly defined track to Eildon "North" hill
Landing:
GridReference : NT547334
WhatThreeWords : dustbin enough.think
Beware of power lines in the landing fields
Flying:
Permission not required before use. Dynamic lift can extend to 200-300ft above take off
Hazards:
Check NOTAM, CANP essential if flying mid week since this area is used for low flying exercises by military fast jets.
Eildon's is used as a landmark by fast jets!
Notes:
Ensure the bottom landing fields are free of livestock or crops.
If landing on the golf course beware of golfers!!
